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Each year, thousands of Oklahomans
reap the benefits provided by Career
and Technology Education. Read highlights about individuals who applied
what they learned and became successful employees, entrepreneurs and
leaders in business organizations.
Latest Issue
Issue No. Five
- Chad Matter switches from accounting to new
career in hospitality.
- Micky Marsee teaches women skills learned
in 30-year electrical career.
- Rosie Ashley rises from ashes of abuse to
success and a full life.
- Jamie Andrews combines masonry with language
and culture skills learned during a semester in Mexico.
- Body Solid keeps Cecilia Holle’s passion
for fitness in shape, with help from a small business development
program.
- Trevor Hardway champions CareerTech around
the world.
Issue No. Four
- Joel Illgen, gifted high school student with
Attention Deficit Disorder, flourishes in rigorous biomedical
program.
- Raynece Leader-Thompson, student inventor
of a math game, learns tricks of marketing trade.
- Nicole Hoffman exchanges future-threatening
stubborn streak for culinary scholarship and success.
- Shae Carroll earns double boost toward engineering
major through Digital Media program.
- Michele Seiber fulfills back-burner, lifetime
dream when she becomes emergency medical technician.
- Naseam Mayahi nurtured a new-found interest
in dentistry through a CareerTech dental program while in college.
Issue No. Three
- Francine Jambard worked her way up to lead
technician at Hillcrest Spine-Orthopedic Center through the Surgical
Technology program.
- Zac Winkle solidified career plans in computer
design while achieving three simultaneous graduations.
- Tracy Rogers realized her full potential through
the FOCUS program while working with SkillsUSA.
- Tanner Pullen pursues interactive media training
for future employment opportunities.
- Boral Brick utilized the Training for Industry
program to increase employee efficiency and expand production.
- Jeremy Taylor cooks his way into the prestigious
Scottsdale Culinary Institute through his CareerTech Culinary
Arts program.
Issue No. Two
- Josh Brooks turned a computer repair and networking
certification into a full-time job.
- Sheila DeCarlo, a single mother who used her
computer aided drafting skills to become independent.
- Ameristar Fence Co., Tulsa - based creator
of a security fence used internationally in need of employee
training and increased sales.
- Kyle Ensley, past FCCLA state officer with
sights on international business and "American Idol."
- Layne Marshall, a rodeo competitor who developed
leadership skills and a radiology tech career.
- Katie Gage, graduated from high school, CareerTech
and college at the same time.
Issue No. One
- Ashlee Fritts, an artistic high school junior
who turned love for drawing into a career in drafting.
- Christopher Nelson used his skills to become
owner of a photography and design business.
- Donovan Tate used his culinary and military
experiences to land a top chef's job.
- United Linen and Uniform Rental, a family-owned
business utilized training for employees.
- Tia O’Neal became aware of the opportunities
in the health field and pursued a teaching degree.
- Alan Whipple received assistance opening a
successful heating and air conditioning business.
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